… two models: 1) the wind turbine (WT) reliability prediction model and 2) the “Four-Quadrant Component/Subsystem Maintenance Model.” The WT reliability prediction model was developed … BlockSim-7 simulation software package. The reliability model contains the major WT components including the blades, bearings, gearbox, generator, hydraulic and mechanical … foundation. Each simulated sub-system of the wind turbine reliability model contains field component failure rates that were compiled from the literature review phase of this …
… This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the feasibility of designing and financing a Green Resilience Hub … with clean energy technologies and strategically located to offer vital services to local communities before, during, and after emergencies such as natural disasters. The primary … investors interested in constructing resilient infrastructure that can provide essential community services–even during disruptions to the electrical grid. As a group of master’s …
… When it comes to climate change, the science is unequivocal: global temperatures will continue to … agree that corporate sustainability is imperative, identifying best practices and which companies are ‘walking the walk’ can be challenging. Corporate metrics, certifications, and … corporations. Greenwashing — a form of marketing that creates a false perception of a company’s environmental sustainability — exacerbates this confusion. To cut through the …
… market subsegment that co-locates solar energy production and agricultural operations. Combining these practices into one space creates an efficient and sustainable land-use system that benefits farmers, solar developers, rural communities, and the earth itself. This emerging form of renewable energy blends complementary land uses and eliminates the false “food or energy” dichotomy that has …
… within the Eastern Interconnect of the United States for the years 2004-2006. This data was compiled by a joint-degree master’s student to help create a set of scenarios of future … of different technologies. Overall, these datasets and scenarios were used to develop a computer simulation model of electricity investment, for which the methodology can be found … includes different costs of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and the policies can then be compared on the basis of their costs, including GHG emissions costs. This stage of the …
… actors—and not others—to create new institutions is thus relevant and important. The complexity of the issues means that in-depth, qualitative methods are a promising avenue to … stage entails the selection of two to four well-matched cases (for information on matched comparisons see George and Bennett, 2004) where a deeper set of interviews, ethnographic observations, and archival data will be collected. The goal of these matched comparisons is to flesh out the specific mechanisms that allow for more successful …
… For the world to meet the Paris Agreement goals, every company and organization should take responsibility for its emissions. But how do we … by 2050—to the level of an organization? This report defines four ways to make a net-zero commitment clear to an organization’s stakeholders: What scope of emissions does the commitment address? Is the commitment proportional to the organization’s global …
… Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPSs), using Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) to track and commoditize renewable energy generation, have made significant contributions to renewable … of a market for RECs. In states with the most aggressive clean energy policies, the shortcomings of RPSs are becoming more acute. In areas of high solar penetration, for example, solar power generates …
… This report examines how coastal cities in the region are engaging with offshore wind companies to promote local economic development and jobs in their community. What kinds of planning and policy levers can city leaders pull to attract … and manufacturers responding? What other actors are involved in this process, and what community engagement is taking place? And, ultimately, where might these communities be in …
… campaign—the first of their kind—indicate that the success of Solarize rests on a few key components. This guidebook clearly maps the process for any town, or individual, interested in solarizing their community. Clean Energy Equity and Justice Solarize Your Community: An Evidence-Based Guide for Accelerating the Adoption of Residential Solar … …